A chubby bear was caught on camera as he made like Yogi and got up on two legs for the mother of all back scratches.

The video, which was uploaded to Facebook by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife , shows the slightly overweight creature creeping up to the tree trunk before hoisting himself up onto his hind legs.

With his back to the bark, he then scratches up and down for several seconds - clearly enjoying the sensation.

The bear was captured on a nature camera in the Okanogan area of Washington which is constantly monitored by wildlife biologist Scott Fitkin.

The bear wanders over (Image: Facebook)

Then enjoys a good scratch (Image: Facebook)

It is believed that the wild animal has been piling on the pounds ready for winter, but wanted to squeeze in one more scratching session before finding a place to hibernate.

The video, which was uploaded to Facebook on October 20, has now had over 2,100 views.